The fully upgraded Chinese Proficiency Test — HSK 3.0 — will officially launch worldwide on December 13, 2026.

HSK 3.0 to Officially Launch on December 13, 2026 — ChineseTest.cn News

The fully upgraded Chinese Proficiency Test — HSK 3.0 — will officially launch worldwide on December 13, 2026.

The new edition is a comprehensive upgrade of the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK). It is designed to give Chinese language learners, teachers and educational institutions around the world a more precise and more scientific basis for measuring Chinese proficiency.

To help test centers and candidates everywhere fully understand the exam arrangements and the latest updates, the key information is announced below.

01Exam date

HSK 3.0 launches at test centers worldwide

02Registration period北京时间

Paper-based test 纸笔考

From today until 24:00 (midnight), November 16, 2026

Computer- & internet-based test 机网考

From today until 24:00 (midnight), December 3, 2026

All times above are Beijing Time (UTC+8). Online registration for both formats is open now.

From registration to exam day

  1. Nowregistration open

    Registration opens

    Online registration is open worldwide, for both the paper-based and the computer-based test.

  2. Nov 16, 2026until 24:00 Beijing

    Paper-based registration closes

    Final day to register for the paper-based test (纸笔考).

  3. Dec 3, 2026until 24:00 Beijing

    Computer-based registration closes

    Final day to register for the computer- and internet-based test (机网考).

  4. Dec 13, 2026exam day

    HSK 3.0 exam day HSK 3.0

    The new HSK officially launches at test centers around the world.

03How to register 报名方式

  1. 01

    Visit the official website

    Go to www.chinesetest.cn — the Chinese Test Service website.

  2. 02

    Find your test center

    Search the test center information for your country or region on the website.

  3. 03

    Register online

    Complete your online registration before the applicable deadline for your test format.

Official channels for updates

Official website

www.chinesetest.cn — test center search, online registration and all official announcements.

Official WeChat

Follow 汉考国际 (WeChat ID: HKGJ-CTI) — more exam information will be released progressively through this account.

Ready to take HSK 3.0?

Find your nearest test center and register online before the deadline.

Go to chinesetest.cn